Continuous Improvement Manager

Provisur Technology; Mokena (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work

Paid time off

401k

Education assistance

Job summary

Provisur Technology in Mokena, IL and Whitewater, WI seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean manufacturing, optimize workflows, and drive cost and quality improvements across plants.

You will partner with value stream leaders, train teams in 5S, Kaizen and Kanban, and measure KPIs like OEE, yield, and productivity while promoting safety and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering, or 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• 3–5 years manufacturing process experience (assembly and/or machine shop).
• Progressive Continuous Improvement experience with strong business acumen and results-driven leadership.
• Lean expertise in flow, pull systems, and transformation/change management.
• Owner mindset focused on driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and profitable growth.
• Ability to read technical drawings and collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Strong prioritization skills with ability to set time standards and support manufacturing needs.
• Skilled in data-driven communication and presenting to all levels of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Value Stream leaders to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives that enhance flow and meet business goals.
• Act as a Lean resource and trainer, building team capability in tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.
• Support teams in improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement (SQCDE).
• Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Facilitate problem-solving to address root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Track and improve KPIs such as OEE, yield, inventory, and productivity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize best practices and ensure consistent performance.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Kanban

Data-driven communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Business or Engineering)

4-6 years manufacturing process experience

Job description

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to customers around the world. We specialize in defrosting, grinding, mixing, separating, forming, and slicing equipment, offering leading brands and solutions across diverse applications. Our company culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in empowering our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone plays a role in our shared success. Join us and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of food processing. Learn more by exploring our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur!

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the organization’s lean manufacturing efforts, streamlining workflows, optimizing workspaces, and making the most of resources. They identify inefficiencies and apply proven lean principles to enhance operations, while tracking progress and ensuring improvements support cost efficiency, quality, and delivery goals. This position will support both the Mokena, IL and Whitewater, WI locations.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with Value Stream leaders to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives that enhance flow and meet business goals.
• Act as a Lean resource and trainer, building team capability in tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.
• Support teams in improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement (SQCDE).
• Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Facilitate problem-solving to address root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Track and improve KPIs such as OEE, yield, inventory, and productivity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize best practices and ensure consistent performance.

What You Won’t Do:

• Suffer from boredom – you will always be doing something different and coming up with innovative ideas and solutions.
• Sit behind a desk – you’ll partner closely with team members and supervisors on our shop floors as well as our facilities around the world.

Who You Are:

• A creative thinker and do-er who enjoys solving problems and implementing solutions.
• A lifelong learner with a passion for advancing your career and raising your hand when opportunities arise.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e., Business, Engineering); or 4-6 years of relevant experience
• 3–5 years manufacturing process experience (assembly and/or machine shop)
• Progressive Continuous Improvement experience with strong business acumen and results-driven leadership
• Lean expertise in flow, pull systems, and transformation/change management
• Owner mindset focused on driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and profitable growth
• Ability to read technical drawings and collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams
• Strong prioritization skills with ability to set time standards and support manufacturing needs
• Skilled in data-driven communication and presenting to all levels of leadership

What You’ll Enjoy

• Environment where we promote from within, cross-train and provide ongoing skill development.
• Robust benefits package including great health insurance, holiday pay, and employee referral bonuses!
• Safe, clean, air‑conditioned facility
• Retirement savings (401k) opportunities
• A hybrid work policy and ample paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing education assistance
• A company dedicated to the local community that gives back through charitable contributions

Pay Range:

$110,000 - $130,000 per year. This position is eligible for a bonus incentive plan, based on company and/or individual performance.

Provisur is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) to all employees and applicants, regardless of a person’s age, race, color, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, military or veteran status, national origin, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.